Declining since 2008, #705 for girls today.
Popularity of Angie since 1880
Babies named Angie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 410 |
| 1890s | 542 |
| 1900s | 603 |
| 1910s | 1,600 |
| 1920s | 2,079 |
| 1930s | 2,126 |
| 1940s | 2,250 |
| 1950s | 3,684 |
| 1960s | 13,023 |
| 1970s | 13,784 |
| 1980s | 5,672 |
| 1990s | 3,614 |
| 2000s | 8,331 |
| 2010s | 5,420 |
| 2020s | 2,527 |
Meaning & origin
Angie is a diminutive of Angela that emerged as an independent given name, peaking in popularity in 1975. In 2025, it ranked 705th with approximately 1 in 4,028 girls given the name. The name has been in steady decline since 2008, reflecting its association with the 1970s. Geographically, Angie has been most common in Maryland, Virginia, and Nebraska. As a short, friendly name, Angie retains a casual charm that appeals to parents seeking a familiar yet less common choice.
Angie originated as a diminutive of Angela, the feminine form of the Latin name Angelus meaning 'messenger'. Angela derived from the Greek angelos, which in the New Testament referred to divine messengers. Angie gained independent use in English-speaking countries in the 20th century, often as a given name rather than a nickname.
Where Angie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Angie” around the world
Where Angie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Angie
Names that share Angie's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Angie
Names whose popularity has moved with Angie's over the last 50 years.
